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Mens shirt to girls skirt, in 2 hours or less

The measurements you'll need to take into account for makingthis skirt.

This skirt was made for a 9yr old from a size XL mens soft cotton shirt. You can see the finished length on my instagram account.

Work out the length you want the finished skirt to be. Take this measurement & add 9.75cm (Adjust this amount if you have a different width elastic, than what's stated). Cut shirt across chest horizontally at the combined measurement.

Finish cut edge of bottom half of shirt with overlocker/serger, fold finished edge under 0.5cm & press. Fold to wrong side along 'fold line (top of skirt)' & press. Measure the length of elastic you'll need on your child's waist. Join ends to form loop & stitch. Sew along each stitch line as shown, encasing the looped elastic as you go. Remove pocket & button from shirt, & reattach to skirt.

Optional: Add belt loops, cut & created from sleeves. Make belt from remaining upper back piece on shirt. Reposition buttons where necessary.

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What's a PDF sewing pattern?

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What are the benefits of buying a PDF pattern over an old school paper pattern?

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